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    • Red Note Factory Weekend – 17 & 18 October 2026

    Deadline: 30 Sep 2026

    Description

    Want to get stuck into contemporary music, improvisation and creative music-making?

    Factory Weekend is a free weekend for classical musicians aged 18–28 to experiment, collaborate and develop new skills alongside Red Note musicians.

    Expect:
    • Improvisation + devising
    • Open scores + new music
    • Rhythm games + creative exercises
    • Playing alongside Red Note musicians
    • Discussions, advice + making your own work
    • Coffee, snacks and a few new friends along the way

    No previous experience in contemporary music needed. Just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm.

    Open to orchestral instruments, classical guitar and saxophone. Sorry, no pianists or singers this time.

    Weir Hall, Scottish Opera, Glasgow
    FREE
    Limited travel bursaries available for UK-based participants outside Glasgow

    Apply by Wednesday 30 September, 12pm.

    Type
    Course / CPD / Summerschool
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